Intent

At Howe Dell we want children to be happy confident, well-rounded individuals with a love for learning. We believe in providing all children with a safe and stimulating environment that builds on individual’s wants, needs and interests. We value the diversity of all individuals, and pupils at Howe Dell are treated with equity. We believe that all our children matter, and we give them every opportunity to achieve their best. Our curriculum is designed to recognise children’s prior learning, from previous settings and their experiences at home. We work in partnership with parents, carers and other settings to provide the best possible start at Howe Dell, ensuring all children reach their full potential from their various starting points. We believe children should have the opportunity to learn through play and it should be fun, engaging and suitably challenging. We value the importance of our outdoor environment and believe that it offers children the opportunity to develop their thinking, taking risks and problem-solving skills. Adults provide high quality interactions modelling vocabulary and skills throughout our provision using CUSP early foundations. We are committed to providing the best possible start to each child’s school life, teaching them knowledge, skills and giving those experiences that will ensure their well-being now and their success in the future. We believe that high level of engagement ensures high levels of attainment. We therefore provide an ambitious, engaging curriculum that maximises opportunities for meaningful cross-curricular links and learning experiences. By the end of Reception our intent is to ensure that all children make at least good progress from their starting point and are equipped with knowledge, skills and vocabulary to effectively transition to Year 1.